Prepare against Jozef Benci
CM · Slovakia · World #10,894 classical · FIDE ID 14967596
When preparing against Jozef Benci, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%).
Our database contains 242 games by Jozef Benci, covering Jun 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jozef Benci's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozef Benci before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,157 | 2,201 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,887 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,951 | 1,951 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 86 | 65 | 91 | 35.5% |
| As White | 127 | 48 | 33 | 46 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 115 | 38 | 32 | 45 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozef Benci's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozef Benci's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 69.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 18.9% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 12 | 9.4% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Benci usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Benci usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Benci usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Benci usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Benci usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Benci usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 70.1% | 47.9% |
| e5 | 9 | 13.4% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 10.4% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 72.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Jozef Benci's chess games
All 242 games by Jozef Benci in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 86 wins, 65 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Daniel Compel | 2,214 | chT2A-SVK 2324 | B53 |
| Aug 2026 | Gregor Zatko | 2,093 | Chess Slovak Open 2026 | A45 |
| Aug 2026 | Daniel Kulich | 2,050 | Chess Slovak Open 2026 | D15 |
| Jul 2023 | Eduard Panko | 2,034 | chB-SVK Open | B07 |
| Jul 2026 | Oliver Kudela | 2,021 | Slovakia Chess Open 2026 | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skalica Open B | 2023 | 27 | 16 | 1,658 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 27 | 14.5 | 1,690 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2023 | 18 | 10 | 1,557 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2021 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,363 |
| chT2A-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,050 |
| Slovakia Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,139 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open B | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,292 |
| Chess Slovak Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,040 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozef Benci's chess games?
242 games by Jozef Benci, from Jun 2019 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Jozef Benci has played.
What does Jozef Benci play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Jozef Benci opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozef Benci answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jozef Benci play as White?
As White, Jozef Benci's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozef Benci play as Black?
As Black, Jozef Benci most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Jozef Benci's FIDE rating?
Jozef Benci is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid and 1,951 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Jozef Benci played?
Our database contains 242 games by Jozef Benci, covering Jun 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 65 draws, 91 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozef Benci?
242 games by Jozef Benci reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.